Winery Nicolau de AlmeidaCurral Teles Douro
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
This wine generally goes well with beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.
Taste structure of the Curral Teles Douro from the Winery Nicolau de Almeida
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Curral Teles Douro of Winery Nicolau de Almeida in the region of Duriense is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
Food and wine pairings with Curral Teles Douro
Pairings that work perfectly with Curral Teles Douro
Original food and wine pairings with Curral Teles Douro
The Curral Teles Douro of Winery Nicolau de Almeida matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of stuffed peppers, chicken and mushroom risotto or marinated lamb chops (honey, worcestershire sauce, olive oil).
Details and technical informations about Winery Nicolau de Almeida's Curral Teles Douro.
Discover the grape variety: Optima
Aromatic, full-bodied whites with a pale golden robe, a supple palate and moderate acidity, showing signature muscat aromas, white flowers (elderflower, acacia), yellow fruits (pear, peach, apricot) and honeyed notes. An early-ripening profile, vinified dry, sweet and botrytised. Grown in Germany (Mosel, Rheinhessen) and England for aromatic white wines. A German variety created in 1929 at Geilweilerhof ((Silvaner × Riesling) × Müller-Thurgau).
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Curral Teles Douro from Winery Nicolau de Almeida are 2016, 2017, 2018
Informations about the Winery Nicolau de Almeida
The Winery Nicolau de Almeida is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 16 wines for sale in the of Douro to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Douro
Cradle of Port: opulent fortified wine with notes of candied black fruit, cocoa, fig, walnut and spice, from young fruity Ruby to oxidative amber Tawny, plus age-worthy LBV and Vintage of exceptional cellaring. Also great dry Douro DOC reds, structured and deep (violet, black-fruited Touriga Nacional, elegant Touriga Franca, spicy Tinta Roriz). A few fresh Douro whites. Terraced vineyards (~40,000 ha) UNESCO on schist.
The wine region of Duriense
Portuguese IGP covering the Douro and Porto area (northeast), schist soils on vertiginous terraced slopes, dry continental climate, flexible status outside DOC. Touriga Nacional signature as red king (300+ authorised varieties): intense and floral with blackberry, black cherry, violet, garrigue, liquorice and mineral schist hint, firm tannins — noble Douro emblem. Supple Touriga Franca and spicy Tinta Roriz as complement. Fresh mineral whites and creative modern sparkling.
The word of the wine: Game
A family of animal aromas reminiscent of venison and present in certain old red wines. See venison.
